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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

French Greek llrnncn Trnlnss n
Leave springfield II 10 m. and 20 N on
week days, aud Q Is a m on SUNDAYS
Arrive So. Peters Il iUa am and 05Opm on
week days and 70 am on SUNDAYS
On saturday Only Will leave dupont station at
! o9 and Up m, Newbrldgo at % and 10 p m,
lot wilmington and all intermediate points.
for connections az Wilmington, ChHddh For
Junction. i.eunpe, Coatcsvllle, WayneabuFg Jun
uon, blrdsbofo, and Reading. SEQ Timetables
~ I. ststions, " i. HInnARD, 0en'l Pass. Agcn
AG. hcCAusLAHD, supf
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
WEDNESDAY ,NOYembeF Is, lSSY


at II O'Clock u. m.
al that farm or tract Of land and prem
ises situate, lying and being in the
Fourth election District OF Cecil county
aforesaid, on the public road from Cow
antown to Christiana Church, adjoining
the Jackson School House property.
Henderson heirs and others, containing
ga LA a CR Igs
of land more or less, aud being the same
farm or tract ofland whereof Dr.. Reuben
H. Tuft died seized and possessed and
being more particularly described in a
deed from Ruth n, Turf to DR.. r. II. Tuft
bearing date the 10th day Of February
1880 and nov Of record in J. A d., No.
folio 81 &c, one Of the Land Records
Books for Cecil county aforesaid to which
said deed reference is hereby made for
that purpose.
The improvements consist of good
new two and a-half story
FRAMEDWELLINGH HOUSE
Frame Barn, Wagon House, Corn Crib
and other necessary outbuildings.
This very desirable farm IS situate
within two miles Of Newark, Delaware,
one-half mile of Cowantowu and is CON
venient to railroads, schools, churches,
mills, etc. The land is Of good natural
quality and is excellently located for
either truck or dairy farm.
TERMS-The terms ofsale as prescribed
by the decree are that one-third of the
purchase money shall be paid in cash on
the day Of sale, and the residue in two
equal instalments at six and twelve
months respectively from the day of
sale, credit payments to bear interest and
to be secured to the satisfaction of the
trustee. Expense Of deed to be betrayed
by the purchaser. VIM. S. EVANS,
I. j. ScoTT, Auctioneer, Trustee.
Oct cots.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
BLACK Wolf!

Or Black Lcprosy, is disease which is considered
lncurable, but It has yielded TO the curative prop
ettlea OF SWiFrs SrEclFIc-nOw known all over
tne world as 5. S s. Mrs Bailey OF West Somer.
WIFE, Mass, near Boston was Of kcd several wears
hgomth this hideous black eruption and was treat.
ca by the best medical talent, who could only saw
mat Inc disease was species OF TEPR0SX
and consequently incurablc It Is Impossible 10 d.
scribe her sunerings. Her body from the crown Of
her head 10 the soles OF her feet was a mass Of a.
cay, the flesh rottng on and leaving great cayItes
ner fingers fesiered and several nails dropned on
az one tune. Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation, and for years she did not leave her bed
Her weight was reduced from 1876 to col los Some
..aint idea OF her condition can be CLEANED from
the fact that three pounds Of Cosmolne or oint-
ment were used per week in dressing her sores
flnaliy inc physicians acknowledged their defeat
~ this Black Moli, and commended the sufferer
10 her all wise Creator
Her husband hearing wonderful reports OF syift's
SPeene - ;. -; prevailed on her TO try 1t as a
last resort she began its use under protest hui
soon found that her system was being relieved a.
tne poison, as the sores assumed red and healthy
color, as though tho blood was becoming pure and
active Mrs Bailey continued tho S. S. s. nntil iaff
febtuaryi every sore was healed; Hho discarded
ehalr and cruichcs, and was for The first fine IN ~
years we'll woman. Her husband llr q RAJ.
ley - m business at IN Blackstone Street nos.
ton nnd viii take pleasure in giving the dufaiia ~
this wonderful cure. Send 10 Us for Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases, anailcd free.
THE SWIFT sPEeuio Co Drawer 3, Atlanta, c.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

LOBBY LoUNGER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Carloads of Furniture

Are being received daily at L. Wolf
sons, consisting Of fine parlor sets, fin
isbed In plush, yelvets, brocatelles and
other costly material. Sitting room and
bed room furniture, In sufficiently large
quantities and qualities, for even the
most fastidious to choose from. To this
may be added large supply Of dining
room outfits and miscellaneous wares In
that line, such as large variety Of
lounges and rockers, as well as ornament
tai wares, such as racks, brackets,
stands and numerous other articles that
must be seen to be appreciated. All In
need OF these kind Of goods, should GER
tainly inform themselves Of the low
prices at WOlfson's, while visit alone
to his bazaar will be OF interest. 3-2s
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Extra Liapilisy to Malar,al injection.

Z Persons whose blood is thin, digestion weak
and liver sluggish, are extra-liable to the at.
tacks of malarial disease. The most trifling
exposure may, under such conditions infect a
system whicn. II healthy, would resist the
miasmatic faint. The only way TO secure i'm.
munity from malaria in localities where IL is
prevalent. is TO tone and regulate the system
by improving weakened digestion, enriching
the blood, and giving Wholesome impetus to
to binary secretion. These results are accom-
p Ished BY nothing so effectively as Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters, which long experience
has proved to- be the most reliable safeguard
as well as the best remedy for them. The
Btters are, moreover, an excellent invigorant
of the organs of urination, aud an active acrid
impurities which originate rheumatic all
ments-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


SOUTHERN HorEL-A Gomez, Eagle Pass +
Jones, state hangers; H Constable, Dallas; A
Bruni. Laredo; Mrs Lemmond and child, Mrs
Land. Albany, Texas; W u Washington LeOtt,
Wichiui; Mcneil. .LuIinR; Taylor Whitsett,
Campbelltcn; @ Bruni Reich. New Braunfes;
w Evars. New York; Fl Belcher and wife,
st Louis: ] Dotson and wife. Jewett, Texas
B Harris Waco; T Bissett, Gonzales; George
H Little. Columbus; II Irvine, Dailas; A G
vogel, Leakey; A L Casparie, Blanco; J 8
Canon, Austin; A Fraser, Deemoines, John "
lMaotin, N A stevenson. Boston; l. Crawford
Galveston; C w Barnes, Tlden, Arthur Gle
ments, LuIing; ] Moore, Fort Worth; A W
Stalraker, Dallas; b Mosser, Cotuha: W 4
Wethherspoon, Fort Worth; Alderman.
wharton; @ Crisp, Texas; A g yogei.
Leakey; Chas Lee, X D Grahsm, A T. Wilson,
Ranch. ,tiiD luhi6Nl SlitI
4 MAHNCKE HOTEL-Howe Robbins, Archie
Boyd. Deamater, FRANKLIN Regl,d, Mrs
u Davenport H A Thompson, Effie Ellsler
Woman Against Woman Company; H W Bay
lor and family. Uyade; John Nance, Castro
vile; I serdinke, New Braunfeis; II Hudson,
BaltOu
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Liederkranz entertainment.

A crowded house greeted the men,
bers Of the Liederkranz at Arbeiter Yer
elm hall last night, on the occasion OF
their hrst entertainment, which consist
ed of concert and drama, with little
comedy thrown In. The Instrumental
part OF the concert was good. so was the
Bandit duet" from Stradelli, rendered
In costume, The farce, I'm Shirt
sleeves" was laughable, and Chas. Ma
gels comical intermezzo created roars
Of laughter. The browning piece, "The
Armorer," was excellent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
II Will Please You.

At the Fsshion tonight there will be a
change OF programme, commeneiDg
with comedy "Fun at q Picnio,. Ada
Armour viii slng some new songs. Dbl
bic Rickling and Tim 6tarin will give
good exhibits OF Duo comedy Tom
Kelly will produce bis special-
ties, Ashley Basoo's wonderful
eontortions will be introduced, Misses
Plews and Armour will exhibit their an
cient and modern statues, Claudio Lo-
ralne and Willie Mitchell show their
laughable sketch, do You Ko. ko Koko
the com. dy, pheasant Companions"
The programme 10 bound to p ease the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Thrown on

Yesterday two boys, named Beck and
Lubhosk, went out for q ride upon one
horse. One Of the boys struck bis epur
into the horses TANKS, when it became
unmanagabie and ran away. Both bows
were thrown Off Beck alighted on hIs
head and was unconscious for some
time; hls arm WAS also injured, and be Is
much bruised, but bis injuries a'e not
supposed to be serious. Lubbock was
considerably bruised up, hut he Jared
better than his partner 10 the ride.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Nothing Like It.

No medicine has ever been known 30 effect
ual in the cure Of all those diseases arising
Wills Sarsapa rilla, or Blood and Liver syrup,
the universal remedy for the cure OF Scrofula,
White SwellinRs, Rhematism, Pimples, Erup.
lions, Blotohes, Veneral Sores and Diseases,
Consumption, Goitre, Boils, Cancers, and ali
kindred diseases. There is no better means of
acquiring beautiful complexion than by using
ecDvffV Sarsapariiia, or Blood and Liver
Syrup, which cieanses the blood and gives per-
manent beauty to the skin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
They'll Give Another

The San Antonio Singing Social club
met yesterday and decided thst they
would give another OF their pleasant en-
tertaiDments under the direction OF Pro-
fessor Kreutner, at the Casino, on April
9th, and appointed the following COM
SchuWirth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
ais New Number is aee.

Dan Cotton, the lightning auctioneer
and commission merchant, who was the
head Of the late firm OF Cotton &
Bolton, has pulled loose from the old
con cern, and has rented the building at
286 West Commerce street, next to the
Traders bank, and will open commis-
sion house, this time on bis own hook.
Cotton Is live man and any business
entrusted him will be promptly and sat-
isfactorily attended to. Call and see
him. fa.5 XII sl-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
The Best Method.

The most agreeable as well as the most ef-
fective method Of dtspelling He attaches, Colds
inS fsw do of he nIessset California
LIQUID fruit remedy, Syrup OF Figs. 1t acts
gently yet effective, strengthening the organs
on whichft acts, so that regular habits may be
formed. Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal. For sale
in 80 cent and 81 bottles by +. Kalteyer & son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Ths Justloe Not Wanted.

Justice Barnes retired to rest last
night and was enjoying the sleep OF the
just-or justice, a. the case may be-
when he was called up to hold an in
quest upon boy who had been killed by
falling from horse. 2 On arriving at the
residence he found that the boy was not
dead and was not likely to die. For
tunstelvs the Justice h q moral man. hav-
Ing been employed on = newspaper, and
though he thought a good deal, be did
not vent bis obsgrin In language more
forcible than polite. ssi ;. =. 49, IS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Lucien Laooste Injured.

In going to the fire on Saturday, the
Hook and Ladder truck was upset and
some Of the boys thFowD out. 10 the fall
one Of the members, Lu"ien Lacoete,
fell upon his knee cap and is so much in
jured % TO be confined to his bed! The
Injury 10 not serious. but It IL very pain
full and may confine him to bic bed for
some time. -rf,~, r.,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Censu.ine the Press.

The Rev. DR.. Neil In his sermon yes
terday at the First Presbyterian church
took the press and the citizene to task In
bis sermon because they ridi-
culed the fact that the clergy prayed for
rain and 1t came not. As far as the
press lie concerned. they are not to blame,
nor are they open to the charge Of irrev-
erence because they have simply re.
corded what 10 an absolute fact.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
) Burned by ammonia.

Saturday night about 8 o'clock severe
accident occurred at the city brewery to
the assistant engineer, Martin .Schuh.
He was spackiag one OF the ammonia
boxes Of the machinery, when the cap
blew of and the valve exploded, the
heavy charge Of ammonia striking
Schulz aqusfely In the eyes, and besides
causing him great pain, the accident
may permanently blind him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Easter cards.

Mr.. Mo Tengg, the Comtnsros street
stationer, has full assortment Of the
most exQuisirely beautiful and rare de-
signs-of Easter cards ever brought to
this city. He has them In all styles and
prices, sSd glance over bis ..,a assortment % 1
seeing purohase.1q atli 3-24-tf &
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
Syrup OF Figs.

Manufactured only by the California Fig
syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal. is Natures
Own True Laxative. 1t Is the most easily
taken and most pleasantly effective remedy
known 10 cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; to dispel headaches. colds and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion, etc.
For sac in 80 cents and 81 bottles by +. Kali
teyer & Son. gag 20 t ffl 3-5-1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
New Enterprise.

The long felt want at last to be sup
piled. We have looked for cotton or VOL
len mills, refrigerators, stamping or
smelling works, beef packing, In fact,
everything that gives wealth and pros.
perify to any city. and for some reason
have seen everything Of the kind driven
from US to some other favored locality.
We are now pleased to announce to our
citizens that we can at least claim to,
have the only straight and enterprising
auctioneer In Texas. who will open at
No. 268 West Commerce street, next to
Traders bank. . straight auction and
commission house. presided over by Mr..
Dan Cotton, late Of tho firm Of Cotton q
Bolton, assigned. who we can cheerfully
guarantee will give satisfaction as an
Appraiser. auctioDeer or general com-
mission agent. rtfFf as
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
For Sale.

A well improved farm, six miles from
Boerne, $50 acres, thIrty-fve Of which
are improved farm land; irrigation,
springs and fine stone house residence
and outhouses. Enquire at No. 602 West
Commerce street. @.sf 3-2-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28

worth, OF Paris, has decided in favor Of
hoops, but they come in use slowly. In this
Z
and colds. and MS coming fast into general
use. Price Is cents Il %" so s"Si'
g Salvation OIL IL the greatest pain-destroyer
OF any age or cline. For the cure OF netlfal-
gia and rheumatism 1t has no equal Price
only 26 cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28

The following score vas made yester-
day, At ten clay birds. eighteen yards:
4. Ohuesorge, Z; q. Ffoeble, =; p, Gro.
ne. g =. ohaesorgs, q; G. Kalteyer, 4;
A Diitpss. 9; ". Grueder. Q; A. ohne-
sorgs. 3; NJ. boerr, & v. isrunder. s; H.
Froeble. 8; P 0rona, 9: r. Ohnesorge, 8;
A. Dittmaf, .; G. Kalteyer, 4.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
43gRff'TSsP@slssl

wv 0@4U l**CoA vi uletItEt-
ing delay and expense to the state, lie
happy IN record that the lawyers have
sseussd IDOL ihe II jnrors needed to CON-
plsts the pspel to Try Sheriff Thumm, Of
Nell eQunty, son the charge OF MUIR
der 81 ex-Sherin Ford. Niggii, OF Cas-
trovil1ss.s1 - deputiss ana sheriff were
Att hard ~ Of yesterday seeking out
end t0mm0bInB so men TO nerve as ju-
rofs,ea ehs. dfth venirs. ordered In this
ease, and succeeded so far that nine
turoes Nerps lsegnred sand sworn In. A
Ska venire. lof 10 msD) wss ordered by
the Judge, returnable at o'clock, o. m.
thia1terhoou, xnd tue witnesses were
ordered to be in ATTENDANCE at that hour.
Court then took recess,
The jury htcprst thns Oar IL competed
Of AessrA r A. Hensley, c. T. Pitt
man, 8 L-rtitapaeld. C..S MARCH. r. A.
CuryyAT a. Eldrihes, lohn Ih6mpson.
Wml Dtngherty. J. J. Chase, j. P. Mel
and G. W. Prescott. 49, t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28

A well established grocery business In
a popnlous portion of the city. Enquire
at this office. 3-l7-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28

-Ffanoisoo Ruiz has been appointed
and s8orn N ~ snhitaFy inspector he
= tie slxtn, md tie two old ones Galan
ana J0nuli Will probably be retained,
making the whole number 8.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
,fnAs dsrs couft

Notwithstanding the day. being Mon
day very small docket Of only II cases
was In readiness for his honor when $50
o'clock oame around. He disposed Of
them very quickly, as follows:
P. II. Schneider, drunk, s..
Paul hastlp, vagrant, dismissed on bis
pl S9is:. g Ss 'ssss 's Sssos, IS. 3
Thos, WAtss, drunk. IS Ssss.,
Geo. noyle, drunk, -. ~SS
Dan Lowell, drunk and disorderly, 81.
Sss iss:ss i Tsyis;, Iss sssiss. s.
Willie Boyd, AghtlDg, %.
Jim Harris. drunk, IS. go
Jesusa Bueno, insulting language, 81.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
liGArraaes Lidsrses
is. Wright to Emma Frrgeson.
Henry Fraas to Annie SchlOegel.
Oty Advertisins.

n The following were the bids by the
three daily pspefs, English) for the
publication Of the clty's oflcial advtr-
Using for the coming year. The work
will be awarded this slteFnoon:
San Antonio CLroAr bid 81 cents per
line for the first Insertion and 1885 OF ]
cent: per line each subsequent inser-
ton.
San Antonio Times bid II cent. per
line for each subeequsnt Insertion. st pua
San Antonio Express bid, no charge
per line for frat Ituserst on, and 8 cents
per line for each subsequent Insertion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
VIO.EETsl

In these plays Madam Janish Countess Arco)
wears tbo finest costumes worn by any actress
on the American sage. "a ~,
Tickets on sale Wednesday morning, March
%, at Rische's. PRICES AS USUAL.'6 d
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-28
LIGHT FLASHES,
And Other News Items Picked Around
Town BY Our Reporters

Makes friends, outsblnes rivals, wins victo-
rles, and whose stock sells itself on It's merits
every time? Anxious to show you my stock
of imported Havana and Key West cigars,
smokers articles, etc. SIN HART.
2si and and West Commerce street.
~ Imported oiRars kept IN . $3.50 safe,
thereby always retaining their navor and
quality.
The Republican journal., 1887-10-06
A Bic Mistake.

Tho mouIting season, or the season when
hens she'd their feathers will soon be at an end.
The process i, one that in certain respects
dchitatc> and prevents hens from laying. The
reason of this is that the growing of new
feathers requires all the nitrogen and phos-
pilates contained in the food and there is none
left to form the egg. a curious fact about the
statement. is this. if a hens lee be broken dur
ing the laying season, She will lay her eggs
without shells until the break is mended. The
reason for this must be that all the lime con-
tanned in the fool is required to unite the
broken bone. there is therefore none for the
formation of egg shells. The formation of
new feathers does not require any carbonace-
ouS or fat producing food. consequently well
fed hens get very fat during the moultng.
Many farmers and poultry rai>er> not under
standing all about the,e things Kill OIL their Old
hens becau>e they think they have stopped
lay ing and are fat. This is a great mistake,
because if the proper material be furnished
them with their food to supply the increased
demand for nitrogen and phosphates before
mentioned the Old hens will be through she'd
ding feathers much sooner and will begin lay
ing on the approach of cold weather and they
will continue to lay vigorously all winter.
while the Young puctS. reserved to take the
place of the cid hens may not begin to lay un-
til much later in the season. Very many peo-
pie have learned from experience that Shcr-
dams Condition Powder mixed once daily with
their food will supply the extra material need
ed to strengthen and invigorate their hens, en-
ahlng them to grow new pumage quickly and
commence LAYING early. Those who commence
now to use sheridan Powder, will find that
their young pallets will commence to lay at
from four to six months old. and will lay con-
tinuously through the winter. The Farmers
Poultry Raising Guide, published 10y l. :. john
son 4 Co., at - Custom House ST.. Boston, at
- cents. contains vast amount of informa-
tion OH this subject. johnson 4 Co., will send
post paid. two % cent packs of powder and
one Guide for 60 cents, or Il , ii lb. can of the
powder postage or express prepaid for Sl.20
and guide free.
The Republican journal., 1887-10-06
Fish and Fishing.

The work of the Maine Fish Commissioners
includes repairs on the tishway in Duck Trap
stream, Lincolnviile--an alewiye stream.
Mr.. j. Il. Hartman. who for years was in
the employ of the late Prof. Baird at the Or
land hatchery. where the Pcnob>cot salmon
eggs are taken. has charge of the weir and
hatchery at Ede> falls. on Crooked river.
Commissioner Stanley says there are numer-
Gus ponds in Maine that ought to he stocked
with l,nd-locked salmon. but which. on account
Of the meagre appropriation made by the state
Legislature. is impossible. Any Smelt pond,
he says, is fit for the propagation Of landlocked
salmon if it has fair sized stream for them
to spawn in. 1t is easier to stock pond with
these fish than with trout. They are a harder
fish. aud eau live in warmer water. They will
live In water where a trout would die.
In the lobster pound ut Vinalhaven, owned
by johnson A. Young of Boston. the firm
placed, last year. over 10000 Holsters, and sold
out more than thousand barrels. The cost Of
the Holsters and attendants to feed them, etc.,
amountedto over 5000. They are now stock
ing the pound with Holsters for the winter
trade and are paying four cents apiece for the
Holsters, says the Rockland Free Press.
The Republican journal., 1887-10-06

with blacke cole and oyle, doe sit twenty-four
hours in their houses, mourning and lamcnting
by turnes with such yelling and howling as
may eXpresse their great pascionS.''
In Alaska, up to comparatively modern
times, the dead have been mumnitied. Mr..
W. ii. Dali, in his recent work on the North
west Coast, tells us that within the last half
century bodies have been evisccratcd. c!cansed
from fatty matters in running water, dried
and placed in cases, wrapped in fur and woven
grasses. The body was usually doubled up i'll
to the smallest compass, and the mumny-ca>e
suspended, so as not to touch the ground. in
some convenient rock shelter. Sometimes,
however, the prepared body was placed i'll a
life-like position. dressed and armed. Some
were made to look as if engaged in congena
occupation, such as hunting, fishing. sewing
etc. With them were also placed cfigics of
the animals they were pursuing, while the
hunter was decked in his wooden armor and
provided with an enormous mask, all orna.
mented with feathers and Il countless variety
OF wooden pendants, colored in CAV patterns.
All the Alaskan mummies wear masks. so ar
ranged that the wearer, if erect, could only see
the ground at his feet. These were also worn
at their religious dances, from the belief that
the spirit which was supposed to animate a
temporary idol was fatal to whoever might
look upon it while so occupied Probably an
extension of this idea led to the masking of
those who had gone to
THE LAND OF SPIRITS;
and may also account for the silver masks
found the other day upon the Aztec mummies
in Arizona.
TO this day the Aeutian Islanders cmbalm
dead men with dried grass and moss, burying
them in their best attire in a sitting posture,
and decorating the tomb with colorcd mats,
embroidery and painting. With women they
use much less ceremony. \ mother will keep
her dead child, thus mperfcctly embamcd In
her own hut for months. washing it continually